Housekeeping Supervisor - Lynwood Healthcare Center

POSITION SUMMARY  

The purpose of your job position is to supervise in the day-to-day activities of the housekeeping department to ensure they maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with current federal, state and local standards and regulations that govern the facility and as directed by management and/or the Administrator.

The Housekeeper Supervisor will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering a resident’s room. They will honor the residents personal and property rights. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult or in discomfort. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

        Supervising housekeeping to ensure all daily tasks are being completed

        Coordinating cleaning and routine/terminal isolation procedures with nursing department

        Establishing and implementing the standardized methods of which the work is completed

        Attending meetings as needed

        Ensuring that personnel wear and use protective safety equipment as required

        Providing assistance to housekeeping department as needed

        Cleaning/polishing of furniture, fixtures, ledges, room heating/cooling units in residents rooms and throughout the facility

        Cleaning, washing, sanitizing, and/or polishing bathroom fixtures

        Maintaining spotless windows/mirrors in resident rooms, bathrooms, recreational areas, and entrance/exit ways

        Cleaning floors, including sweeping, damp/wet mopping, stripping, waxing, buffing and disinfecting

        Vacuuming, shampooing, and deodorizing carpets

        Dusting walls and ceilings, removing spots

        Daily disposing of refuse in accordance with sanitation procedures

        Daily emptying and sanitizing of trash cans

        Keeping areas free of hazardous objects, unnecessary supplies or equipment, etc.

        Keeping hallways and stairways clean and safe to walk

        Following proper techniques when mixing chemicals, disinfectants, and solutions for cleaning

        Performing tasks with precaution and using safety equipment as required

        Following policies governing the use of labels and MSDSs

        Following established handwashing procedures

        Reporting all accidents/incidents (hazardous or not) to management

        Following infection control policies and procedures

        Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including fire protection and prevention program 

 Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS  

Education / Licensure  

        High school diploma or GED preferred

Qualifications / Experience   

        Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in housekeeping healthcare setting preferred

        Must be able to understand English language

        Must be to follow directions 

Working Conditions  

        May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

        May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses 

Physical Requirements   

        Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day through all areas of the facility

        Must be able to stand, bend, twist and reach throughout the day

        Repetitive hand motion

        Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet

 *Per California state mandate, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for this position